Aqara U200: Retrofit Smart Lock for Any Home System

Upgrading to a smart lock usually means drilling, rewiring and replacing hardware — something renters can't even consider. The Aqara U200 simplifies it all into a minutes-long retrofit: it mounts right over your existing lock, no drilling, no rewiring, and delivers the full keyless experience. As Aqara's first Matter-over-Thread smart lock, the U200 joins Apple, Google, Samsung and other major smart-home ecosystems natively, with cross-brand interop built in. Unlock options abound: 0.5-second fingerprint recognition, passcodes, NFC, proximity auto-unlock and remote app control. IPX5 waterproofing handles indoor and outdoor duty, and roughly six months of battery life means rare battery swaps. The Aqara Home app enables remote access sharing, activity logs and status checks — perfect for Airbnb hosts — with Apple Home Key support on the way. Launched in February 2024, it drew 1,472 backers and raised $298,565, about 2,986% funded.